Estate & Trusts Administration Attorney - In-Office Growth

Confident Search Consultants; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants' client, a well-established law firm in New York, seeks an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join its team in a full-time, in-office role. The position emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, estate administration, elder law, and related tax issues.

The attorney will advise clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate proceedings, and wealth transfer strategies, coordinating with financial advisors and other professionals to

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission.
• 3+ years of experience practicing in trust and estate planning and administration.
• Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax law.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
• Counsel client’s wealth transfer strategies, charitable giving, and tax planning.
• Administer trusts and estates, including probate proceedings, Surrogate’s Court filings, and related litigation when necessary.
• Draft, review, & interpret complex estate planning documents and trust agreements.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to implement comprehensive estate plans.
• Handle guardianship and elder law matters (Medicaid planning and applications).
• Maintain ongoing client relationships and provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client relations

Tax law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Confident Search Consultants' client, a well-established law firm in New York, seeks an experienced Trust & Estates Administration Attorney to join its team in a full-time, in-office role. The position emphasizes estate planning, trust administration, estate administration, elder law, and related tax issues.

The attorney will advise clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate proceedings, and wealth transfer strategies, coordinating with financial advisors and other professionals to